Juicy Chicken
PERi-PERi chicken is described as juicy, hot and delicious, with the food generally praised for its flavour.
Nando's Nshama
Dubai South
Nando's Nshama is a Portuguese-style, flame-grilled chicken restaurant in Dubai South, with PERi-PERi marinades and a relaxed setting for casual meals. Reviews specifically mention the Espetada Lima-Luso, generous portions and family-friendly service.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
692 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Family Friendly
Several reviews say staff were attentive with babies and toddlers, making dine-in visits easier for families.
Generous Portions
Customers repeatedly mention large portions, including one review that called the quantities very big.
Dish Recommendations
The Espetada Lima-Luso received a strong recommendation, while another review called the espetada especially delicious.
Clean Setting
One detailed review found both the dining area and restrooms exceptionally clean and well maintained.
Good Value
A customer considered the meals affordable when using Entertainer, with another praising a breakfast deal.
Calm Ambience
The Nshama branch was described as having lovely interiors and a calm, green exterior.
Spice Choice
Diners can choose their preferred level of spiciness rather than taking a fixed heat level.
What to Eat at Nando's Nshama How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Nando's Nshama, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Nando's Nshama got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 8
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1/2 Chicken Net +2
“First time in nandos and it's so amazing food specially 1/2 chicken it's very nice shout out to Jerome very attentive to our table”
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Review excerpts
“First time in nandos and it's so amazing food specially 1/2 chicken it's very nice shout out to Jerome very attentive to our table”April 2026
“Food was 10/10. We went for the 1/2 chicken and butterfly chicken”March 2026
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Peri-peri chicken Net +2
“We had a fantastic meal at Nando's, the PERi-PERi chicken was juicy, hot, and delicious as always.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had a fantastic meal at Nando's, the PERi-PERi chicken was juicy, hot, and delicious as always.”May 2026
“Received excellent service from Anu combined with some awesome peri-peri chicken 🐔”May 2026
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Butterfly chicken Net +1
“Food was 10/10. We went for the 1/2 chicken and butterfly chicken”
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Review excerpts
“Food was 10/10. We went for the 1/2 chicken and butterfly chicken”March 2026
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Espetada Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious, especially the espetada.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was absolutely delicious, especially the espetada.”April 2026
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Espetada lima-luso Net +1
“We got the Espetada Lima-Luso. It was recommended to us by the lovely waitress Violet. 100% recommend. We will be coming back.”
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Review excerpts
“We got the Espetada Lima-Luso. It was recommended to us by the lovely waitress Violet. 100% recommend. We will be coming back.”July 2026
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Fiery, flame-grilled chicken Net +1
“Nando’s Town Square delivers fiery, flame-grilled chicken at its absolute best! Chicken was perfectly cooked, juicy, and packed with flavor. Excellent service topped it all off—friendly staff and quick delivery to the table. Highly recommended!”
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Review excerpts
“Nando’s Town Square delivers fiery, flame-grilled chicken at its absolute best! Chicken was perfectly cooked, juicy, and packed with flavor. Excellent service topped it all off—friendly staff and quick delivery to the table. Highly recommended!”October 2025
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“The grilled chicken was bursting with flavor and incredibly tender.”
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“The grilled chicken was bursting with flavor and incredibly tender.”October 2024
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Molten malva cake Net +1
“Also, never leave without having thr molten malva cake and oreo shake.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Also, never leave without having thr molten malva cake and oreo shake.”March 2026
Drinks 1
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Oreo shake Net +1
“Also, never leave without having thr molten malva cake and oreo shake.”
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Review excerpts
“Also, never leave without having thr molten malva cake and oreo shake.”March 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Pastel de nata Net −1
“Even the pastel de nata I ordered were terrible—they didn’t taste good at all, unlike other Nando’s I’ve tried before.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Even the pastel de nata I ordered were terrible—they didn’t taste good at all, unlike other Nando’s I’ve tried before.”August 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Heat. Ask to choose your spice level when ordering; the menu lets you select how spicy the chicken will be.
Check Deals. Check whether Entertainer applies to your visit, as one customer found the meal very affordable through it.
Try Breakfast. Breakfast can be a value option: a review mentions a 2-for-1 deal with coffee available as a 10aed add-on.
Avoid Busy Times. Consider visiting outside busy periods if you want faster attention, since reviews mention delays and lighter staffing at times.
Plan Parking. Allow extra time to park; one visitor said finding a space took a lot of effort, although another reported ample parking.
Save Room. If you have room after the chicken, one diner specifically suggested trying the molten malva cake and Oreo shake.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Town Square - Rawda 1 - South Boulevard
Al Yalayis 2, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Flies
Two June reviews noticed flies during or towards the end of their meals.
Service Delays
Service has been inconsistent: one customer waited almost 45 minutes without anyone taking the order.
Understaffing
One review said service can suffer when there are fewer staff available.
Crowding
A visitor found the restaurant small and crowded, with noise from children making a peaceful meal difficult.
Parking Hassle
Parking was described as difficult by one visitor, who said finding a spot took considerable effort.
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The Bottom Line
Nando's Nshama is a casual Portuguese-style, flame-grilled chicken restaurant in Dubai South. It suits families and regular comfort-food visits, with reviews highlighting welcoming service, generous portions and chicken that is usually juicy, hot and full of flavour. Babies and toddlers were treated attentively in several accounts, which is useful if you are dining with young children.
The menu has a few clear standouts. Customers mention the Espetada Lima-Luso, espetada generally, and the 1/2 chicken and butterfly chicken. You can choose your spice level, and one review praises the fresh salads alongside the meat dishes.
For dessert or a shake, the molten malva cake and Oreo shake were specifically recommended. Value depends partly on promotions. A customer mentioned Entertainer savings, while another reported a 2-for-1 breakfast deal with a coffee add-on for 10aed.
The atmosphere is often described as comfortable, clean and calm, including a green exterior, though one visitor found the dining room crowded and noisy. Parking feedback is mixed: one review called it ample, another found spaces difficult to secure. Service is not perfectly consistent.
Most recent reviews describe attentive staff, but others mention fewer staff, flies during the meal and a wait of almost 45 minutes before ordering. Off-peak visits may be more comfortable if speed matters.